Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,427; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time off

Shift premium on weekends

Job summary

Tacoma Smiles Dentistry in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support dentists in patient care, exams, and imaging. You will help educate patients, prepare treatment areas, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities include taking x-rays, intra-oral pictures, sterilizing instruments, and assisting with procedures while maintaining a clean, welcoming office. State and federal regulations guide daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED and state-mandated training.
• Certification/licensure/registration as required by state.
• Associate degree or 1-year dental assisting certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment for best treatment with urgency.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and welcoming environment.
• Take x-rays and intra-oral pictures as directed.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize instruments and ensure OSHA/HIPAA compliance.
• Support infection control and adhere to regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Chair-side manner

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 1-year certificate in dental assisting

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Job description

Now is the time to join Tacoma Smiles Dentistry. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment include utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the dentist, learning the patient’s expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills, and effectively supporting the dentist’s diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions. The RDA should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency


• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns


• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment


• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate


• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.


• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines


• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration


• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)


• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance


• Paid time off


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Child care assistance


• 401K


• Paid time to volunteer in your local community


• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Compensation Information

$23.00-$32.25 / Hourly

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.